Michael Jackson Biopic Starring King Of Pop’s Nephew
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michaelthe next biopic tracing the story of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, and directed by Antoine Fuqua. The trailer features the famous singer in the studio with Quincy Jones (played by Kendrick Sampson). Songs featured include “Thriller” and “I want to start something.”
The synopsis reads: Michael tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond music, tracing his journey from discovering his extraordinary talent as the leader of the Jackson Five, to becoming the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless quest to become the world’s greatest artist. Highlighting both his off-stage life and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson like never before. This is where his story begins.
The pic also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s lawyer and advisor John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula as his sister LaToya Jackson, Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Laura Harrier as pioneering music executive Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham as Diana Ross.
The biopic is scheduled to hit theaters on April 24. There has been much speculation about its release and delays, including reports that the film will be split in two, but no updates on that today. The synopsis does not specify whether the film will address any of the controversies the superstar faced later in life.
John Logan wrote the screenplay. Branca, Graham King and John McClain are the producers. David B. Householter serves as executive producer. The trailer will be released in theaters starting next week before the new Now you see me movie.
